South Africa allocates R12.8bn to expand ECD feeding schemes
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- •Finance Minister Godongwana announced the R12.8 billion allocation on February 25, 2026.
- •The expanded ECD feeding schemes will cover an additional 300,000 children across South Africa.
- •The 2026 budget sets the child support grant at R580 per month and the pension grant at R2,400 per month.
- •The funding increase is part of broader social support measures in the national budget presented in February 2026.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If the expanded ECD feeding schemes are successfully implemented then improved child nutrition and early learning outcomes could reduce long-term educational and health disparities in South Africa.
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